Physical Performance Test (PPT)

I. General InformationTitle of the test: Physical Performance TestAuthor: David B. Reuben & Albert L. SiuPublisher: Journal of American Geriatric SocietyOCTH 6260-Spring- Assessment Rating FormTime required to administer: less than 10 minutesCost of the Test: Freehttp://cmcd.sph.umich.edu/assets/files/Repository/Women%20Take%20Pride/An%20Objective%20Measure%20of%20Physical%20Function%20of%20Elderly%20Outpatients.pdfII. Description of TestType/Purpose of Test:The purpose of this test is to assess the physical capabilities of older adult populations.Population: AdultsFocus of measurement:___ Organic systems __X _ Abilities ___ Participation/life habits ___ EnvironmentalFactorsIII. Practical AdministrationEase of Administration: Very easy. This test requires very few props and can be conducted inalmost any clinical setting.Clarity of Directions: Excellent. Wording is simple to understand and follow.Scoring Procedures: 1) Time how long it takes the participant to complete each activity on thetest. Participants may be given up to 2 attempts per activity. 2) Record the fastest time anddetermine the corresponding point value. 3) Sum total of pointsExaminer Qualification & Training: Be familiar with the exam.

IV. Technical ConsiderationsStandardization: X Norms ____ Criterion Referenced ____ Other __________________Reliability:Internal consistency: Good (Cronbach’s alpha = .79)Inter-rater reliability: Excellent (Pearson’s product-moment correlation = .93)Validity:Construct & Concurrent validity: Excellent to goodManual: X Excellent ____ Adequate ____ PoorWhat is (are) the setting/s that you would anticipate using this assessment?This test could be used in any setting working with adults. Inpatient or outpatient clinics, SkilledNursing facilities, transitional rehab centers.Summary of strengths and weaknesses:Weakness:Interpretation is vague.Nothing tells you what the scores meanStrength:Free assessmentEasy to administerClear directions